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WALTER SMITH Obituary
WALTER RAYMOND SMITH (Age 79)
On Tuesday, December 13, 2016, Walter Raymond Smith, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved husband of the late Joan Elizabeth Smith; father of Kimberly Rotruck, Pamela (Mike) Puckett, Charles (Rita) Smith, Tracey (Tommy) Leeson and Ronald (Ann) Smith; brother of Charles (Dawn) Smith, the late Lorraine Skinner and the late Frank Smith. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, December 19, 2016 from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, www.heart.org.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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ALLEN GREENLEES
December 21, 2016
Walter you were one of my dearest friends, we stood on that corner on Grubb rd. for 11 years.. you will be missed, you were like a second dad to me !
Kate Russell
December 18, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Walter Smith. In particular, my friend and work mate, Charlie Smith.
American Heart Association
December 15, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Greg & Terry Weaver
December 15, 2016
Rest easy Uncle Smitty! Sending love and prayers to the whole family xoxo
Mary Lou Peters
December 15, 2016
To the beautiful family of Walter (uncle Smitty) Smith. No matter when or how, this is never easy to accept. From experience, I can tell you with time you will never forget, but you will be able to laugh again all you will talk about will be about this great man and all the wonderful memories he leaves you.....you have a lot to be proud of. Prayers and blessings be with you.
Ed and Sheila Welsh
December 15, 2016
RIP Uncle Smitty, tell Joan we miss her and now you, every day.
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